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Renton School District

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

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WASL Results
WASL Results by Subgroup
Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

300 SW 7th St
Renton, WA 98055
King County
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PH: (425) 204-2340
FAX: (425) 204-2456

Grades PK-12
13,751 students
26 schools

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WASL Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

70% (2009)

70% (2008)

67% (2007)

68% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math

61% (2009)

67% (2008)

65% (2007)

62% (2006)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading

69% (2009)

65% (2008)

73% (2007)

79% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

Writing

57% (2009)

58% (2008)

58% (2007)

63% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 60% in 2009.

Math

38% (2009)

40% (2008)

52% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading

69% (2009)

72% (2008)

65% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

Science

40% (2009)

38% (2008)

32% (2007)

29% (2006)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Math

50% (2009)

52% (2008)

49% (2007)

44% (2006)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading

68% (2009)

63% (2008)

56% (2007)

62% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2009.

Math

38% (2009)

38% (2008)

37% (2007)

39% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading

53% (2009)

51% (2008)

61% (2007)

45% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2009.

Writing

66% (2009)

65% (2008)

67% (2007)

55% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2009.

Math

43% (2009)

40% (2008)

46% (2007)

38% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading

60% (2009)

57% (2008)

54% (2007)

60% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2009.

Science

44% (2009)

44% (2008)

38% (2007)

36% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2009.

Math

39% (2009)

46% (2008)

38% (2007)

41% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Reading

81% (2009)

75% (2008)

69% (2007)

70% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Science

41% (2009)

38% (2008)

24% (2007)

21% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

Writing

85% (2009)

84% (2008)

76% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2009.

Math

40% (2009)

44% (2008)

39% (2007)

38% (2006)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2009.

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

About the tests

In 2008-2009 Washington used the Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8 and 10, in writing in grades 4, 7 and 10 and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10.
The WASL is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington.
The grade 10 WASL is a high school graduation requirement.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Washington: An Overview

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WASL Results by Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading	This District
All Students	70%
Female	75%
Male	65%
Black	54%
Asian	81%
Hispanic	56%
American Indian	69%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	79%
Low income	58%
Not low income	83%
Special education	31%
Not special education	76%
Limited English	32%

Math	This District
All Students	61%
Female	62%
Male	60%
Black	37%
Asian	77%
Hispanic	45%
American Indian	62%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	73%
Low income	45%
Not low income	79%
Special education	26%
Not special education	66%
Limited English	25%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	69%
Female	73%
Male	65%
Black	54%
Asian	75%
Hispanic	54%
American Indian	53%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	80%
Low income	57%
Not low income	81%
Special education	37%
Not special education	73%
Limited English	32%

Writing	This District
All Students	57%
Female	67%
Male	48%
Black	42%
Asian	71%
Hispanic	43%
American Indian	41%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	64%
Low income	44%
Not low income	71%
Special education	19%
Not special education	62%
Limited English	25%

Math	This District
All Students	38%
Female	38%
Male	39%
Black	16%
Asian	53%
Hispanic	20%
American Indian	29%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	50%
Low income	22%
Not low income	56%
Special education	17%
Not special education	41%
Limited English	9%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	69%
Female	72%
Male	67%
Black	53%
Asian	77%
Hispanic	54%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	84%
Low income	59%
Not low income	83%
Special education	27%
Not special education	76%
Limited English	23%

Science	This District
All Students	40%
Female	41%
Male	39%
Black	17%
Asian	50%
Hispanic	24%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	57%
Low income	26%
Not low income	57%
Special education	12%
Not special education	44%
Limited English	11%

Math	This District
All Students	50%
Female	49%
Male	51%
Black	25%
Asian	62%
Hispanic	33%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	68%
Low income	35%
Not low income	68%
Special education	11%
Not special education	56%
Limited English	12%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	68%
Female	76%
Male	62%
Black	56%
Asian	79%
Hispanic	57%
American Indian	60%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	74%
Low income	58%
Not low income	79%
Special education	35%
Not special education	73%
Limited English	24%

Math	This District
All Students	38%
Female	41%
Male	36%
Black	13%
Asian	60%
Hispanic	25%
American Indian	10%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	46%
Low income	23%
Not low income	54%
Special education	9%
Not special education	42%
Limited English	9%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	53%
Female	61%
Male	46%
Black	42%
Asian	71%
Hispanic	31%
American Indian	39%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	60%
Low income	41%
Not low income	65%
Special education	26%
Not special education	57%
Limited English	11%

Writing	This District
All Students	66%
Female	74%
Male	58%
Black	51%
Asian	82%
Hispanic	48%
American Indian	69%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	72%
Low income	54%
Not low income	76%
Special education	25%
Not special education	71%
Limited English	28%

Math	This District
All Students	43%
Female	44%
Male	42%
Black	22%
Asian	59%
Hispanic	25%
American Indian	39%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	53%
Low income	28%
Not low income	57%
Special education	10%
Not special education	47%
Limited English	9%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	60%
Female	65%
Male	55%
Black	47%
Asian	72%
Hispanic	39%
American Indian	61%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	68%
Low income	45%
Not low income	72%
Special education	20%
Not special education	66%
Limited English	17%

Science	This District
All Students	44%
Female	46%
Male	42%
Black	21%
Asian	53%
Hispanic	24%
American Indian	50%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	58%
Low income	27%
Not low income	57%
Special education	11%
Not special education	48%
Limited English	7%

Math	This District
All Students	39%
Female	39%
Male	38%
Black	16%
Asian	54%
Hispanic	18%
American Indian	39%
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	51%
Low income	23%
Not low income	52%
Special education	4%
Not special education	44%
Limited English	14%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Reading	This District
All Students	81%
Female	79%
Male	71%
Black	56%
Asian	76%
Hispanic	63%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	85%
Low income	63%
Not low income	82%
Special education	38%
Not special education	79%
Limited English	32%

Science	This District
All Students	41%
Female	42%
Male	38%
Black	19%
Asian	47%
Hispanic	17%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	53%
Low income	28%
Not low income	48%
Special education	2%
Not special education	44%
Limited English	4%

Writing	This District
All Students	85%
Female	83%
Male	75%
Black	72%
Asian	83%
Hispanic	58%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	87%
Low income	67%
Not low income	86%
Special education	60%
Not special education	81%
Limited English	28%

Math	This District
All Students	40%
Female	31%
Male	36%
Black	9%
Asian	43%
Hispanic	14%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	46%
Low income	23%
Not low income	41%
Special education	7%
Not special education	37%
Limited English	7%

Source: WA OSPI, 2008-2009

About the tests

In 2008-2009 Washington used the Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8 and 10, in writing in grades 4, 7 and 10 and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10.
The WASL is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington.
The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
The grade 10 WASL is a high school graduation requirement.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Washington: An Overview

Teachers

Teacher Experience

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Average years educational experience	11	13

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Teacher Education Levels

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Master's degree or higher	66%	63%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students per classroom teacher	16	16

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White	38%	66%
Asian	25%	8%
Black	20%	6%
Hispanic	17%	15%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	1%	3%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Subgroups

Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	44%	38%
Special education	12%	13%
Transitional bilingual	15%	8%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,208	$8,377

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	62%	60%
Student and staff support	12%	11%
Administration	9%	11%
Other expenditures	17%	18%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >